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Atty. William Thomas Russell

Atty. William Thomas Russell

Mr. William Thomas Russell is a lawyer practicing licensing, technology transactions and outsourcing, corporate and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About William Thomas Russell at a glance

William Thomas Russell is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Venable Llp. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997), New York (2002), and District of Columbia (2015). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1997) and DeVry University (B.S. Accounting, 1991). Active member of Memberships American Bar Association New York Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Thomas Russell is a lawyer practicing licensing, technology transactions and outsourcing, corporate and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from DeVry University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices at Venable LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Thomas Russell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Thomas Russell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Thomas Russell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Thomas Russell is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Securities Law

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

William Thomas Russell is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Thomas Russell

Where is William Thomas Russell's law office located?
William Thomas Russell's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Venable Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Thomas Russell handle?
William Thomas Russell focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Thomas Russell practiced law?
William Thomas Russell has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William Thomas Russell go to law school?
William Thomas Russell earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. Accounting, 1991).
How can I contact William Thomas Russell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1997
B.S. Accounting
DeVry University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2015

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